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BG12 PXV

2012 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,291 mi
Last recorded58,291 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Ford Ka43,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 PXV
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 58,291 miles

Front Inner Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 58,118 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/S O/S (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 89,703 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear wiper blade defective

Pass 25 Jan 2023 85,611 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front diff seals leaking slightly

middle exhaust to rear section leaking slightly at clamp as marked

n/s/f/tyr on approx 2mm

rear exhaust box corroded as marked

Pass 28 Jan 2022 81,765 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box clamp as marked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear to body as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear to body as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust back box outer casing corroded as marked

Pass 5 Feb 2021 78,784 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear to body as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear to body as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front top mount slight play

Fail 5 Feb 2021 78,784 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear to body as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear to body as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust back box outer casing corroded

nearside front top mount slight play

unable to access rear seat to test belt

Pass 5 Feb 2020 76,558 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear to bopdy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear to body (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2020 76,558 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear to bopdy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear to body (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2019 68,331 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box clamp as marked (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2018 37,103 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2017 32,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2017 32,262 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2016 27,921 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 23,561 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front tyres worn edges

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 23,561 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front tyres worn edges

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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BG12 PXV is a 2012 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 43,215 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BG12 PXV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 14 years old, this Ford Ka is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BG12 PXV is a 2012 Ford Ka, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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